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Expect Tight Security at Super Bowl City This Year

Make sure you get to Super Bowl City with plenty of time to get through security when it opens up on Jan. 30.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 26, 2016

Johnson Controls to Combine with Tyco in Tax-Inversion Deal

Johnson Controls strikes $20 billion Tyco Acquisition, company to be based in Ireland.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 25, 2016

3 Inmates Escape from Maximum-Security Jail

California officials are asking for the public’s help to find three inmates who escaped from jail.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 25, 2016

2016 Trends

As we do more with our phones and increasingly demand anywhere/anytime on-line access, there is the opportunity to better protect these activities while creating a more satisfying, mobile-centric security experience at home, in the office, on the road and on-line.

By HID Global Innovation Team
Jan 25, 2016

Hackers could be Secretly Tapping into your Corporate Meetings

Lots of companies, even the White House, use a conference calling system that could possibly be tapped by hackers, according to new research.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2016

Pelco by Scheider Electric Announced Collaboration with Genetec Security Center

Pelco by Schneider Electric Announces Integration of Optera and Spectra Camera Ranges with Genetec Security Center

Jan 22, 2016

TSA Intercepted Record Amount of Guns in 2015

You still can’t bring your loaded gun onto a plane, 2015 proved that.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2016

Several Schools across New Jersey and Massachusetts Receive Threats

Schools across the northern states are reacting to threats of bombs and mass shootings.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 19, 2016

New CEO Joins ASIS

Peter J. O'Neil has joined ASIS International as Executive VP and CEO

Jan 19, 2016

Super Bowl Security: The Alleged “Plot” Against the Game

Federal officials mull whether attack on fiber optic systems are connected to a plot against the Super Bowl.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 19, 2016

Your Smartwatch Could Be Your Biggest Security Threat

A student discovered that wearable technology could lead to stolen ATM pin codes.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 15, 2016

Arecont Vision Names Cindy Doyle as New Regional Sales Manager for Northern California

In her new position, Doyle will be responsible for managing new and existing accounts as the company continues its growth in the region.

Jan 13, 2016

Digital Watchdog Announces Integration of DW Spectrum IPVMS with RBH Access Integra32

Digital Watchdog released information announcing the integration of the company's powerful DW Spectrum IPVMS with RBH Access Integra32.

Jan 13, 2016

Football Contest Pays Off for Two Monitronics Dealers

Dealers from South Carolina and Texas win top prizes in annual competition.

Jan 13, 2016

New Smart Gun Technology May Help with Security in the U.S.

With gun control on the forefront of everyone’s minds, technology companies are introducing products that could save lives.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 13, 2016

The Intense Security behind the Powerball Drawing

There are 1.5 billion reasons to be on the ball.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 13, 2016

TRI-ED Opens New Branch in Memphis

Jan 12, 2016

Anixter Receives Customer Satisfaction Award from JCI

Anixter is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2015 Customer Satisfaction Award from Johnson Controls.

Jan 12, 2016

Featured

AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now
- Video Surveillance
UL Solutions Launches Artificial Intelligence Safety Certification Services

UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now
- Guard Services
Ransomware Attacks Rise for the First Time in Six Months

Ransomware attacks have risen for the first time in six months, increasing by 28% month-on-month to 421 attacks. While overall attack volume remained below 500, the uptick may signal a renewed escalation heading into the year’s most active period for cyber criminals. Read Now
- Cybersecurity

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